1988 Mercury Topaz Scheduled Maintenance

You want your Mercury Topaz to last as long as possible. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your Topaz could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark. But how do you know what service to get and when? There's no need to guess when it's time to get Topaz maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Just follow your 1988 Mercury Topaz maintenance schedule!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Mercury, your vehicle manufacturer. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; however, recommended maintenance usually includes services like oil changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacement, filter changes, and fluid checks and exchanges. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your Topaz perform better, keep you safer on the road, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 1988 Mercury Topaz problems in the future.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1988 Mercury Topaz for factory-recommended routine maintenance and an expert technician will begin by performing a Courtesy Check. A Courtesy Check helps "set the stage" for your service and catch any small problems before they turn into big repairs. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your Topaz’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Could your 1988 Mercury Topaz be ready for a new battery? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. Taking short trips or exposing your car to extreme temperatures (like in the dead of winter or heat of summer) could reduce the life expectancy of your Mercury Topaz battery. It can be tempting to try and get as much life out of your battery as possible, but it’s smart to check it regularly and replace it before it gets too weak. Otherwise, your battery could die unexpectedly, leaving you and your Topaz stranded. Your Mercury Topaz won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can help your 1988 Mercury Topaz's engine run smoother. To learn how often Mercury recommends you have the oil changed in your 1988 Topaz, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. Remember, things like average outside temperature or frequency of trips could increase or decrease this interval for your specific vehicle. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 1988 Mercury Topaz.

Routine upkeep for your Mercury Topaz suspension and steering system can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. Don’t let a misalignment or pulling steering wheel put you in danger. Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, provide the appropriate Mercury Topaz steering and suspension services. This can include things like power steering fluid replacement, wheel alignment adjustments, replacement of struts and wheel bearings, and ball joint lubrication. To keep your car running at its best, it’s essential to have regular maintenance services on your Mercury Topaz's steering and suspension system.

Without routine Mercury Topaz maintenance, you might find yourself with a hot mess on your hands – quite literally. A damaged A/C system is never fun, and an overheated engine can cause significant issues (like a total car breakdown!). We can help you with all those issues. Our technicians have the knowledge and tools to repair and maintain the heating and cooling systems for your Mercury Topaz’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Need a new Mercury Topaz radiator? We got it. Got a funny smell coming from your A/C? We’re here to fix that, too. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for 1988 Mercury Topaz maintenance and repairs.

Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.